We've come a long way, Baby...

What a difference eight weeks makes! It was so nice to be pregnant at the same time as a friend. Now Kristin and I have babies who are exactly a month apart. The road from belly to baby can be a bumpy one at times, but I know we are both so overjoyed to have our happy, healthy sons here in our arms. Thanks for sharing the journey with me, Kristin! :)

Another Birthday...

January is a busy month in our household for birthdays. Along with Gavin's, Karen celebrates her 30th today! Happy Birthday, Karen! We had a few family members over last night - a big thanks to Gram for bringing such a delicious dinner and Karen's favorite homemade banana nut cupcakes! Gavin helped Daddy make breakfast in bed for Mommy this morning. Then we went to lunch with the Krays, where Gavin got to meet his newest buddy, Ben. They look adorable together and Gavin was very well-behaved during his first lunch date. We're looking forward to a weekend of rest, relaxation, and visits from friends. Stay tuned for more pics!

Gavin's Home!

Our little guy is settling in to his new digs quite nicely. He has had lots of visitors, including many family members since we arrived home from the hospital last Friday. Gavin also had a special visit from his buddies in the neighborhood, Brandt and Porter.

As you can see from the pictures, we have ventured into the world of baby baths, tummy time, and a few other neat little adventures.

Thanks to everyone for your love and support during our first week home! Check back soon for more updates as we encounter new stories each day...

Baby face...

Well, we are still at the hospital and Gavin just had his first bath. The nurses put on a class and take a guess who their "model baby" was? That's right...he hammed it up the entire time! A few more pictures from today including some funny faces he is learning how to make.

Everyone is doing great and we are on schedule for tomorrow's departure!

Welcome, Gavin Michael!

Taking a wonderful cue from our friends the Krays, Karen and I have decided to start a blog to share the latest news and pictures from our journey into parenthood!

For those of you who we have not yet spoken to, Gavin Michael was born at 1:50pm on a snowy Monday, January the 19th. Gavin was a hefty 8lbs., 5oz. and stretched out to 21 inches in length. Both Gavin and Mommy are doing great! (It may be because out of the thirteen babies born on Monday at our hospital, there were twelve baby girls and only one little boy...someone likes the attention already!)

Please click on the photo above to view pictures from Gavin's first few days meeting the many family members that have visited us in the hospital...but don't stop there! As you can imagine, we are ecstatic and taking pictures at a historic pace so check back often for more from our exciting adventures with our little guy!

Love,
Mike, Karen, and Baby Gavin